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Woodbury selectmen accept CT DOT microgrant, approve Snow Removal Policy and record $241,032 DEEP grant award
Summary
At its May 12 meeting the Woodbury Board of Selectmen approved a CT DOT Microgrant to fund bike-and-pedestrian safety outreach and three public bike-repair stations, adopted a Snow Removal Policy, and learned the town won a $241,032 DEEP grant for engineering design of a culvert replacement on Minortown Road.
The Woodbury Board of Selectmen voted May 12 to accept a Connecticut Department of Transportation Microgrant to fund seven bicycle and pedestrian safety presentations and to install three permanent bike-repair stations at Hollow Park, the Public Library and the Senior Center. The motion carried 3-0.
First Selectman Paul Zulpa said the microgrant will be used for outreach and to provide durable public repair stations that support safer, active transportation. "We intend these measures to encourage cycling and improve rider safety in town," Zulpa said.
The board also adopted a Snow Removal Policy on a second reading, with the motion carried 3-0. Selectmen said the policy clarifies town responsibilities for clearing public sidewalks and provides operational guidance for Public Works during winter storms.
In his First Selectman's report, Zulpa announced that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection selected the town's application for the Long Island Sound Ecosystems Grant Program. The grant, titled "Engineering Design for the Replacement of the Clark Brook Culvert at Minortown Road, Woodbury, CT to Provide Fish Passage," awards $241,032 to the town to develop engineering plans. Zulpa said the town is reviewing grant conditions with Town Counsel before bringing a formal acceptance back to the Board for any required next steps.
The Board approved two donations and an appointment. It accepted a $3,400 donation from Newtown Savings Bank to the Parks & Recreation Department to sponsor the Summer Concert Series and a Walker hanging art display system valued at $2,000 from the Pomperaug Valley Garden Club for display at Old Town Hall; both motions carried 3-0. The Board also appointed Ronald Soltis as a regular member of the Ad Hoc Technology Committee (term to Dec. 6, 2027), motion carried 3-0.
Among other operational updates, Zulpa reported the Hesseky Bridge reopened May 1, two weeks ahead of its promised completion, and that a Lifepak 35 AED purchased with opioid settlement funds was delivered May 8 for Woodbury Ambulance, with additional AEDs for the Police Department and the Shove building expected June 5. He said Titan Energy is preparing an energy plan for town buildings while Energia reviews energy-consumption data for possible savings.
Votes at a glance: The board recorded the following formal actions (all motions passed 3-0 unless noted): acceptance of the CT DOT Microgrant for bike/ped safety; approval of the Snow Removal Policy (second read); participation in the Connecticut Tire Stewardship Program; acceptance of the two donations noted above; appointment of Ronald Soltis to the Ad Hoc Technology Committee; approval of minutes for April 18, April 28 and May 9 workshops/meetings.
The board concluded the meeting at 8:49 p.m. and scheduled follow-up items including further review of grant conditions, development of strategic planning cost estimates for prioritized capital projects, and continued vendor work on town energy planning.
